Community Bank Fremantle

You may not think that who you bank with matters. But it does. For our customers, their banking is making a real difference in our community.

Since commencing operations in 2006 the Community Bank Fremantle has invested over $1.8 million in supporting local community groups, projects, events, schools, sporting clubs and arts initiative in Fremantle and surrounds.

Every day our customers help support the Cockburn Wetlands Centre, the Sunday Music program, a breakfast program at Fremantle College, the Girls Festival of Community Soccer, men and women’s football, St Patrick’s Long Table for the homeless and many other sporting and cultural activities.

Fremantle Community Financial Services Ltd

Fremantle Community Financial Services Ltd (FCFS) owns and operates the Fremantle Community Bank. FCFS is a social enterprise that uses a banking service provided through a franchise arrangement with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to return profits to the Fremantle Community.

Established in 2006 by a group of Fremantle locals, FCFS has over 230 local shareholders who have agreed that up to 80% of the company’s profits can be used to support local community initiatives. The other 20% is paid as annual dividends to our shareholders. FCFS is listed and shares can be bought and sold on the National Stock Exchange (NSX).

FCFS is governed by a Board of volunteer Directors and the banking operation is overseen and governed by Bendigo Bank through their banking license.

Community Sponsorship

What you need to know about applying for Sponsorship:

• The Board of FCFS is responsible for approving all funding requests and their decision is final. • You must be an incorporated body, have DGR or be a community not for profit organisation
• We will let you know the outcome of your application within 60 days
• We will request your help to promote the Community Bank Fremantle as part of your sponsorship and request that you move your organisations banking to us if possible.

Our selection criteria

We have a Community Sponsorship Program that focusses on the greater Fremantle area.

We are keen to hear about projects, activities or events that encourage community leadership, engagement, environmental sustainability and capacity building.

Applications from organisations that support community engagement with Arts and Culture; Sport and Youth are encouraged.

Successful applicants will be asked to sign a Sponsorship Agreement and may be asked to complete an acquittal report.

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